Over time, tendinitis and bursitis often go away by themselves. If the problem persists, check with your doctor for additional options, including surgery.

If you and your surgeon decide on surgery, your surgeon can advise you if the surgery can be done arthroscopically. This form of minimally invasive surgery allows your orthopaedic surgeon to see inside your shoulder and to carry out procedures through tiny incisions in your shoulder. Recovery time generally is faster.